20/11/2025
THE RISE OF RECORD-BREAKING GOSPEL TOURS
A NEW ERA OF GLOBAL IMPACT
The Gospel music touring industry is experiencing one of the strongest eras in its history. As of late 2025, Gospel tours are selling out arenas worldwide, breaking attendance records, and expanding into global markets at a scale never seen before.
Leading this new wave is CeCe Winans, whose More Than This tour has quickly become a global phenomenon. Spanning 11 countries across three continents, the tour stands as one of the highest-grossing Gospel tours of the year — proving the worldwide reach of faith-based music.
Unlike mainstream genres — where Pollstar and Billboard consistently track top-grossing tours — the Gospel touring industry has historically lacked that same level of continuous reporting. Even so, the impact is undeniable: today’s Gospel artists are redefining what large-scale worship experiences look like.
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CURRENT RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS
CeCe Winans – More Than This Tour
International arenas, consistent sellouts, and a global footprint that has elevated worship to a worldwide stage.
Summer Worship Nights (2024–2025)
Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Tomlin, and others — bringing in massive crowds and shaping some of the largest modern worship gatherings of this decade.
Elevation Nights
A powerhouse arena tour that continues to sell out across North America, drawing tens of thousands each night.
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HISTORIC GOSPEL TOURING IMPACT
Winter Jam Tour Spectacular
Ranked the #1 first-quarter tour in the world across all genres for four consecutive years — showcasing the massive scale Gospel tours can reach.
The Kingdom Tour (2022) – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
A historic tour that shattered attendance expectations and holds the record as the highest-attended Christian/Gospel tour to date.
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THE GIANTS OF CAREER SALES
Kirk Franklin
One of the best-selling Gospel artists of all time, shaping the sound of an entire generation.
CeCe Winans
The best-selling female Gospel artist in history — still reaching new heights and leading the global worship movement today.
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SUMMARY
From record-breaking arena worship nights to international tours spanning continents, Gospel music is entering a historic era of influence. Artists like CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin, and Elevation Worship are pushing the genre to new levels — proving that Gospel music isn’t just surviving.
It’s leading a worldwide movement. 🌍🔥
